The South swell that slammed the entire Pacific Coast provided some monster peaks at Newport Beach's infamous Wedge. Hurley's Taylor Pai, Punker Pat and Ryan Hurley gave it a go. Charging Wedge takes its toll on a human (the guys still have sand stuck in most of their orifices). Click through to see a bit of the action. Photos: Phil Mendoza
Ryan Hurley explains the science behind the new waistband on the Phantom 4D boardshort.
For the third straight year, Phantom won the award for Boardshort of the Year at the SIMA Image Awards. On hand to accept the award on Hurley's behalf were designers Ryan Hurley and Carson Wach. Check out the celebratory pics here. Photos: PK
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Ryan Hurley on what inspired the Phantom boardshort series and why it's been named SIMA Boardshort of the Year three years running. Video: Francisco Magana
The Hurley family and friends score perfect Cloudbreak
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Final video highlights from the American Idol of film and broadcast journalism. Video: PK. Additional footage: Josh Walker and Jessi Hampton
Phantom boardshorts. Tested by the designers themselves in the filthiest of
tubes, the Phantom is the pinnacle of True Performance. Check the entire
Phantom collection at www.hurley.com/trueperformance
